As the last World Judo Tour event concluded in Tokyo, the IBSA Grand Prix has opened its doors for new heroes to be discovered. More than 180 judoka from 41 countries have gathered to compete for the titles in the J1 and J2 categories.

Day 1 began with men and women from both classification categories:

W: J1 -48kg; J2 -48kg, J2 -57kg

M: J1 -60kg, J1 -73kg; J2 -60kg, J2 -73kg

Among the competitors were Paralympic champions from Tokyo 2020, competing for their chance to earn qualification points for the next Games, in Paris next summer.

The competition was opened by the chairman of IBSA Judo, Mr Janos Tardos and the president of the Japan Blind Judo Federation, Mr Yoshiki Takeshita. Mr Tardos said, “Returning to Japan, the birthplace of our sport, our top athletes will compete over the next two days to collect world ranking points and secure slots for the Paralympic Games in Paris.”

Mr Yoshiki said, “The IBSA Grand Prix was organised under the patronage of Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa and with the support of the city of Tokyo and the world judo family. It is a great honour to welcome everybody to the homeland of judo!”

J1 -60kg

Medals and presents were presented by Chairperson of the IBSA Judo Sport Committee Mr Janos TARDOS and Vice President of All Japan Judo Federation Mr Takahiro NISHIDA

Final

BORGES, Henry (URU) vs BOUAMER, Abdelkader (ALG)

Bronze Medal Contests

PARMAR, Kapil (IND) vs DE OLIVEIRA, E. (BRA)

VIEIRA, Miguel (POR) vs KONGSUK, Vitoon (THA)

Final Results

1. BORGES, Henry (URU)

2. BOUAMER, A. (ALG)

3. PARMAR, Kapil (IND)

3. KONGSUK, Vitoon (THA)

5. DE OLIVEIRA, E. (BRA)

5. KONGSUK, Vitoon (THA)

7. BAYASGALAN, Sukhbat (MGL)

7. Junaedi (IND)

J1 -48kg

Medals and presents were presented by IJF Ambassador Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa and IJF Sport Commission Member Mr Imre CSOSZ

Final

KHUSAN KYZY, K. (KGZ) vs HANGAI, Shizuka (JPN)

Bronze Medal Contests

DE ANDRADE, R. (BRA) vs LEDESMA DURE, R. (ARG

TOGTOKHBAYAR, S. (MGL) vs MULLER, A. (GER)

Final Results

1. KHUSAN KYZY, Khaiitkhon (KGZ)

2. HANGAI, Shizuka (JPN)

3. DE ANDRADE, Rosicleide (BRA)

3. MULLER, Anna Tabea (GER)

5. LEDESMA DURE, Rocio D (ARG)

5. TOGTOKHBAYAR, Suvd-Erdene (MGL)

7. MASOUROU, Emmanouela (GRE)

7. LARASSATI, Novia (INA)

J1 -73kg

Medals and presents were presented by IJF EC Member and and President of Kodokan Mr Haruki UEMURA and Referee Director of The IBSA Judo Sport Committee Mr Henk PLUGGE

Final

BOLOGA, F. (ROU) vs SASS, Lennart (GER)

Bronze Medal Contests

NURDAULETOV, A. (KAZ) vs SHAMEY, Yergali (KAZ)

KATO, Yuji (JPN) vs PEREIRA ARRUDA, H. (BRA)

Final Results

1. BOLOGA, Florin Alexandru (ROU)

2. SASS, Lennart (GER)

3. SHAMEY, Yergali (KAZ)

3. KATO, Yuji (JPN)

5. NURDAULETOV, Assylan (KAZ)

5. PEREIRA ARRUDA, Harlley (BRA)

7. SURANOV, Mamatibraim (KGZ)

7. LAMANI, Ndyebo (RSA)

J2 -48kg

Medals and presents were presented by Vice Governor of Tokyo Mr Tsutomu USHIODA and Refereeing Supervisor of the IJF Mr Carlo KNOESTER

Final

NAUATBEK, A. (KAZ) vs HAJIYEVA, S. (AZE)

Bronze Medal Contests

KOKILA (IND) vs AURIERES MARTINET, S. (FRA)

THAL, Isabell (GER) vs KHURRAMOVA, L. (UZB)

Final Results

1. NAUATBEK, Akmaral (KAZ)

2. HAJIYEVA, Shahana (AZE)

3. KOKILA (IND)

3. KHURRAMOVA, Lobar (UZB)

5. AURIERES MARTINET, Sandrine (FRA)

5. THAL, Isabell (GER) 7. YOUSIF, Shaika (UAE)

7. FUJIWARA, Yui (JPN)

J2 -60kg

Medals and presents were presented by Referee Director of The IBSA Judo Sport Commitee Mr Kenichi SHOSHIDA and Director and General Manager of Fujita Construction Mr Hidetoshi AIZONO

Final

NURILLAEV, K. (UZB) vs SHIRINLI, Vugar (AZE)

Bronze Medal Contests

NAMOZOV, Sherzod (UZB) vs ZURABIANI, Zurab (GEO)

DZHUMAGULOV, A. (KGZ) vs MIGRIJANASHVILI, N. (GEO)

Final Results

1. NURILLAEV, Kemran (UZB)

2. SHIRINLI, Vugar (AZE)

3. NAMOZOV, Sherzod (UZB)

3. MIGRIJANASHVILI, Nukri (GEO)

5. ZURABIANI, Zurab (GEO)

5. DZHUMAGULOV, Alikhan (KGZ)

7. SARIYEV, Anuar (KAZ)

7. OULDKOUIDER, Ishak (ALG)

J2 -57kg

Medals and presents were presented by Executive Board Member and Treasure of IBSA Mr Eigo Matsuzaki and Head Referee Director of JUA and Chairman of Refreeing Committee of AJJF Mr Akinubu OSAKO

Final

KHODJAEVA, K. (UZB) vs FEDOSSOVA, D. (KAZ)

Bronze Medal Contests

ARAUJO, Lucia (BRA) vs HIROSE, Junko (JPN)

BRUSSIG, Ramona (GER) vs KUDO, Hiroko (JPN)

Final Results

1. KHODJAEVA, Kumushkhon (UZB)

2. FEDOSSOVA, Dayana (KAZ)

3. HIROSE, Junko (JPN)

3. KUDO, Hiroko (JPN)

5. ARAUJO, Lucia (BRA)

5. BRUSSIG, Ramona (GER)

7. ARCE PAYNO, Marta (ESP)

J2 -73kg

Medals and presents were presented by President of Japan Blind Judo Federation Mr Yoshiki TAKESHITA and Managing Director of Japan Foundation Paralympic Support Center Mr Nao OZAWA

Final

SETO, Yujiro (JPN) vs ORAZALYULY, Olzhas (KAZ)

Bronze Medal Contests

KALDANI, Giorgi (GEO) vs KIM, Donghoon (KOR)

ABASLI, Namig (AZE) vs SAYIDOV, Feruz (UZB)

Final Results

1. SETO, Yujiro (JPN)

2. ORAZALYULY, Olzhas (KAZ)

3. KALDANI, Giorgi (GEO)

3. ABASLI, Namig (AZE)

5. KIM, Donghoon (KOR)

5. SAYIDOV, Feruz (UZB)

7. SOLOMAN, Miles (GBR)

7. PETIT, Nathan (FRA)

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